St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Wilmslow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
The Wilmslow Academy
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
389 students
| Measure | St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wilmslow, North West | The Wilmslow Academy Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1242 of 2,286 | #1104 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9702 of 15,697 | #8763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 202 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.thewilmslowacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Wilmslow Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 42.1).
- •The Wilmslow Academy is the larger school with 389 students compared with 202.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than The Wilmslow Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Wilmslow Academy ranks higher (46.6 vs 42.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Wilmslow Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 202. The Wilmslow Academy: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Wilmslow Academy rank in North West?
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1242nd of 2,286 and The Wilmslow Academy is 1104th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).